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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 892.55 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 892.55 and 287.03 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 892.55 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/892.55 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 892.55 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 256,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,182.73/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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